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captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> woodruff: president obama promised new safeguards and more transparency for secret government surveillance programs even as he defended their existence. good evening, i'm judy woodruff. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. on the "newshour" tonight: the president stressed the government is not interested in spying on ordinary citizens. we have excerpts from the white house's news conference. >> there are steps we can take to give the american people additional confidence that there are additional safeguards against abuse. so i've directed the intelligence community to make public as much information about these programs as possible. >> woodruff: then, despite recent challenging moments of diplomacy, the u.s. and russia held high-level meetings in washington.
captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> woodruff: president obama promised new safeguards and more transparency for secret government surveillance programs even as he defended their existence. good evening, i'm judy woodruff. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. on the "newshour" tonight: the president stressed the government is not interested in spying on ordinary citizens. we have excerpts from the white house's news conference. >> there are steps we can...
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rupert wingfield-hayes, bbc news, tokyo. >> ♪ >> another subject president obama addressed at his news conference today was the bumpy rollout of his signature health reform law. the president said more than one million have signed up since october. what adjustments need to be made next year to address continuing problems with the website. watching the rollout are republican run states like mississippi which rejected the federal program and money which comes with it. how is one of america's poorest and sickest states faring now? our editor went to mississippi to find out. >> god loves you. you, you, and you. he loves you. >> this preacher has a passion. in a state where help problems are rife, he wants a healthy congregation. he even banned fried chicken. cause is signing people up for obamacare when the republican-controlled state is shunning the president's plan. he is not surprised. >> i think a lot of people on the other side of the political spectrum recognize it literally could change a whole generation. you want to make something look bad because other people like it. who are the
rupert wingfield-hayes, bbc news, tokyo. >> ♪ >> another subject president obama addressed at his news conference today was the bumpy rollout of his signature health reform law. the president said more than one million have signed up since october. what adjustments need to be made next year to address continuing problems with the website. watching the rollout are republican run states like mississippi which rejected the federal program and money which comes with it. how is one of...
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. >> brown: then, as president obama tours new jersey's shore for an update on recovery from hurricane sandy, judy woodruff explores the progress that's been made and what still needs to be done. >> ifill: miles o'brien visits the nation's most active explosives testing facility, home to the forensics team examining the inner workings of the bombs used at the boston marathon. >> even though off detonation, all of the pieces are still
. >> brown: then, as president obama tours new jersey's shore for an update on recovery from hurricane sandy, judy woodruff explores the progress that's been made and what still needs to be done. >> ifill: miles o'brien visits the nation's most active explosives testing facility, home to the forensics team examining the inner workings of the bombs used at the boston marathon. >> even though off detonation, all of the pieces are still
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he now enjoys the same popularity rating as his successor, president obama. bbc news. of the world's most precious commodities. in the southwest region of the united states, it's pitting one state against another. a population surge combined with one of the worst droughts in recent memory has resulted in serious pressure on water supply. peter adams has been from one end to the other. >> bring in the rockies, rivers born and nurtured with snow and runs out. when there is not an of snow and the rivers run dry, the battles began. this battle is going all the way to the u.s. supreme court. taxes accusing its neighbor to mexico of not -- texas accusing its neighbor new mexico of not sharing enough of the precious water. the autot stop -- gauge. it measures how much water is flowing south. not as much as the state's top water manager would like, but he is adamant new mexico is managing its obligations. >> new mexico has made all of its deliveries for many, many years now. what is the harm that they are able to show in the suit that there has been some harm? we pause at sout
he now enjoys the same popularity rating as his successor, president obama. bbc news. of the world's most precious commodities. in the southwest region of the united states, it's pitting one state against another. a population surge combined with one of the worst droughts in recent memory has resulted in serious pressure on water supply. peter adams has been from one end to the other. >> bring in the rockies, rivers born and nurtured with snow and runs out. when there is not an of snow...
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>> and now, "bbc world news merica." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. barack obama meets david cameron at the white house. the two promise to step up pressure on syria. the question is how? it's back to the future in pakistan as nawaz sharif celebrates the prospect of becoming prime minister for a third time. ♪ >> and he sings, he tweets. is there anything this astronaut can not do? cris gets ready to return to earth. we look back on his amazing journey. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. winston n commufrpbl churchill used the term special bond. speaking at a press conference, president obama and prime minister cameron fielded tricky questions on the issue of domestic politics, but on the issue of syria they showed a united front. >> warm-up meeting gat -- the g gathering the british prime minister will host in june. >> they hope to kick offer negotiations towards an e.u.- u.s.a. trade pact. syria's history says david cameron is being written in the blood of its people. a transitional government is require
>> and now, "bbc world news merica." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. barack obama meets david cameron at the white house. the two promise to step up pressure on syria. the question is how? it's back to the future in pakistan as nawaz sharif celebrates the prospect of becoming prime minister for a third time. ♪ >> and he sings, he tweets. is there anything this astronaut can not do? cris gets ready to return to earth. we look...
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president obama has a powerful new ally, a politician, a survivor. allies, but her awkward steps show not fully recovered from the bullet that passed through her brain. her husband leading the way. for the former congresswoman, her gift of speech are a distant memory. >> speaking is difficult but i need to say something important. of violence is a big problem. too many children are dying, too many children. we must do something. >> her life changed forever in this arizona car blocked. she was shot at point-blank range by young men armed with a semiotic pistol with a 32 round clip. the pressure to ban these weapons is growing. >> it will be hard, but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageous, americans are counting on you. thank you. >> this debate is moving. part of it. after the massacre of 20 children just before christmas, the president moved this to the top of his agenda. pundits say the plan to ban assault rifles is a logical. >> they make a bigger hires, they sprayed bullets, they are more powerful, they are heavy armored. all of th
president obama has a powerful new ally, a politician, a survivor. allies, but her awkward steps show not fully recovered from the bullet that passed through her brain. her husband leading the way. for the former congresswoman, her gift of speech are a distant memory. >> speaking is difficult but i need to say something important. of violence is a big problem. too many children are dying, too many children. we must do something. >> her life changed forever in this arizona car...
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president obama is set to name jeffrey zients as the new director of the national economic council. the position is one of the top economic policy roles in the white house. zients would replace gene sperling, who has held the post since january 2011 and also held it during the final years of the clinton administration. a popular band gets tossed a popular band gets tossed from a strip club. and a famous star is hit by a paparazzo on a bike candace dold has the latest entertainment news for today's lowdown. (((pkg))) the members of "mumford and sons" found out that they were not getting any special treatment at an atlanta strip club! according to t- m-z and a facebook post from the lounge... there was a scuffle earlier this week..reportedl y over the use of a cell phone... which is forbidden at the club. it was karaoke night.. one of the guys from the band decided to take the stage and perform a few songs apparently,his bandmates wanted to capture his performance, so they broke out their their phones. the club's security and dj were not too pleased, asking them repeatedly to put the
president obama is set to name jeffrey zients as the new director of the national economic council. the position is one of the top economic policy roles in the white house. zients would replace gene sperling, who has held the post since january 2011 and also held it during the final years of the clinton administration. a popular band gets tossed a popular band gets tossed from a strip club. and a famous star is hit by a paparazzo on a bike candace dold has the latest entertainment news for...
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in a news conference today, president barack obama warned that it confirms" assad government is using weapons, the u.s. would have to rethink its options. >> we have evidence that chemical weapons have been used inside syria, but we do not know how they were used, when they were used, who use them. we do not have a chain of custody that establishes what exactly happened. decisions am making about america's national security and the potential for taking additional action in response to chemical weapons use, i have got to make sure i have got the facts. >> for the united nations, the syrian ambassador says there is proof that chemical weapons have been used, but he put the blame on the opposition rebels. >> the syrian government has always emphasized in damascus, the capital, as well as here any it will not use and i stressons, this point, which has been andly controversial reported by the enemies of syria to serve their hidden agendas. >> for more on the situation in syria and the decision facing the white house, i spoke a short time ago to a former national security adviser to preside
in a news conference today, president barack obama warned that it confirms" assad government is using weapons, the u.s. would have to rethink its options. >> we have evidence that chemical weapons have been used inside syria, but we do not know how they were used, when they were used, who use them. we do not have a chain of custody that establishes what exactly happened. decisions am making about america's national security and the potential for taking additional action in response...
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. >> these talks follow last month's between president obama and iran's new president. it was the most important conversation between the u.s. and iran in three decades. but don't get carried away, warn those who have tried it all before. >> be mindful of the history of it and a situation where the iranians are under no doubt, the sanctions and the threat remain on the table. in the west is being tested right here and it will take more than two days of talks to sort out that this agreement. they say don't to expect any overnight breakthroughs. newsquick look at other from around the world. border officials have intercepted what they say is a mothership. towing boatsit was closer to italy. it comes as the government declares a state of emergency. an alleged senior al qaeda figures seized by special forces has pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges in new york. after capture, he was questioned on board a navy ship before being transferred to the united states. fororities have denied bail a member of greenpeace arrested for staging a protest. yet another person on the arc
. >> these talks follow last month's between president obama and iran's new president. it was the most important conversation between the u.s. and iran in three decades. but don't get carried away, warn those who have tried it all before. >> be mindful of the history of it and a situation where the iranians are under no doubt, the sanctions and the threat remain on the table. in the west is being tested right here and it will take more than two days of talks to sort out that this...
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and in new york today, president obama addressed the u.n. general assembly, reaching out to iran's new leader and demanding that the u.n. act against syria's current leader. >> if we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> woodruff: and ray suarez talks to the author of a book that sheds new light on the life o
and in new york today, president obama addressed the u.n. general assembly, reaching out to iran's new leader and demanding that the u.n. act against syria's current leader. >> if we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> woodruff: and ray suarez talks to the author of a book that sheds new light on the life o
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president obama apologize for the traffic in new york city, and on matters of more substance, in regard to nuclear issues, where there is a will, there is a way to solve the matter. president obama made very positive comments about what he believes is the possibility of a breakthrough on this very serious issue, about the nuclear plans of iran, which has been a slow burning or what -- but very dangerous crisis on the international agenda for six or eight years. >> will the un security council resolution you expect on syria make any difference with the fighting on the ground in syria, where you reported from so recently? >> i don't think it will make a difference to that. the resolution they are expected to vote on whether on this evening, is all about disarming the stocks of chemical weapons. this is not about the hundred thousand dead, or the 7 million who have lost their homes, or the fact the country is in ruins. this is about one specific issue. the hope among president obama and the international diplomats is that this could be a springboard for a greater discussion in the course o
president obama apologize for the traffic in new york city, and on matters of more substance, in regard to nuclear issues, where there is a will, there is a way to solve the matter. president obama made very positive comments about what he believes is the possibility of a breakthrough on this very serious issue, about the nuclear plans of iran, which has been a slow burning or what -- but very dangerous crisis on the international agenda for six or eight years. >> will the un security...
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in many ways, as president obama said in a news conference, he is very much in line with what she is saying. >> what you make of north korean removing rockets from the launch pads ahead of this meeting? >> the sympathetic explanation would be to say that north koreans are starting to quiet down after all the rhetoric last month. the study north korean behavior for any amount of time, you know this is no reason to start popping champagne corks because there could be another provocation right around the corner. we just do not know. that is the bottom line. we can take some comfort in the fact that they are not firing missiles right now, but i would not allow of confidence in that for the long term. >> thank you. story,eturn to our top the escape of three women from a house in cleveland, ohio, where they were being kept in captivity for a decade. for more, let's go back live to laura, who is there. people must be racking their brains to nine thinking what details did they miss that could have -- tonight, thinking but details did they miss that could have given them a clue that these wom
in many ways, as president obama said in a news conference, he is very much in line with what she is saying. >> what you make of north korean removing rockets from the launch pads ahead of this meeting? >> the sympathetic explanation would be to say that north koreans are starting to quiet down after all the rhetoric last month. the study north korean behavior for any amount of time, you know this is no reason to start popping champagne corks because there could be another...
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world news bbc america reporting from washington. president obama summons congressional leaders to the white house, but there is still no end in sight of this u.s. government shut down. morealy, there is stability tonight after silvio berlusconi performed a political u-turn, helping the prime minister when a confidence vote. and what happens when a super bowl cano erupts? -- super volcano erupts? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. , congressional leaders are gathering at the
world news bbc america reporting from washington. president obama summons congressional leaders to the white house, but there is still no end in sight of this u.s. government shut down. morealy, there is stability tonight after silvio berlusconi performed a political u-turn, helping the prime minister when a confidence vote. and what happens when a super bowl cano erupts? -- super volcano erupts? welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. , congressional...
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it deals a blow to president obama's campaign to curb gun violence after the new town school massacre. mr. obama joined by relatives of the victims has just spoken from the rose garden at the white house. ben wright joins me now in the studio. what did he say? said theesident minority of the members in the senate have let the american people down. he was livid. there was a presque -- press conference by harry read in the last few minutes, too. they know that's the chances of gun reform in the wake of that massacre, they have died. they had hoped it would shift to back projects for people wanting to buy guns on the internet. numbers.not have the forry to pass, they needed 60 votes. that is the threshold in the senate. for it, 46 against. >> i understand that the president was calling members of the senate last week trying to get them to come on board with this gun legislation. we know the families of the new town victims have also been making their case for these background checks. 90% of the american public wants these background checks. what happens in the senate? >> early on, the wh
it deals a blow to president obama's campaign to curb gun violence after the new town school massacre. mr. obama joined by relatives of the victims has just spoken from the rose garden at the white house. ben wright joins me now in the studio. what did he say? said theesident minority of the members in the senate have let the american people down. he was livid. there was a presque -- press conference by harry read in the last few minutes, too. they know that's the chances of gun reform in the...
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this is maybe his small but significant achievement moving that forward. >> in more news from the obama administration today, secretary of state john kerry announced an agreement has been reached between the israelis and palestinians for the basis to resume middle east peace talks. he is in jordan, where he has been meeting with both sides. he gave no details of the agreement, but said that both sides would hold initial talks in washington next week. the last round of direct talks broke down three years ago. a short time ago, i discussed this announcement with the state department correspondent. >> they have not spoken for three years, so presumably this is pretty good news. >> it is always good news when peace talks resume, but it is important to keep things in perspective. this is something john kerry really wanted when he took the job of secretary of state. he has taken six trips to the middle east. there have been endless meetings and phone calls, and a lot of diplomacy. until this morning, it looked like he was going to leave the region empty-handed. now, we have this announcement
this is maybe his small but significant achievement moving that forward. >> in more news from the obama administration today, secretary of state john kerry announced an agreement has been reached between the israelis and palestinians for the basis to resume middle east peace talks. he is in jordan, where he has been meeting with both sides. he gave no details of the agreement, but said that both sides would hold initial talks in washington next week. the last round of direct talks broke...
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today, president obama was in newport news, va. stressing his case. here is the report. >> along virginia coastline, it seems almost everyone works for the military in one way or another and with a sense of dread about the future. all the ships come to this yard to be refitted and repaired. but the navy has worn them that the looming cuts mean work will be cancelled on 13 ships. three --ny has told 3500 workers they could be laid off. it is a story that could be repeated all over america. >> it could affect a lot of people. not just shipyard people. wohlschlegel down to everybody. the uniformed people -- it will trickle down to everybody. the uniformed people. the diners down the street. it could put this country in the worst depression since the '20s. >> it takes a lot to>> it couldf scare the military, but they seem rattled by the proposed cuts. congress designed these cuts to be so brittle that they themselves would be forced to do a deal, but it has not worked. america is on the brink of crisis once again. >> these cuts are not smart, not .air the
today, president obama was in newport news, va. stressing his case. here is the report. >> along virginia coastline, it seems almost everyone works for the military in one way or another and with a sense of dread about the future. all the ships come to this yard to be refitted and repaired. but the navy has worn them that the looming cuts mean work will be cancelled on 13 ships. three --ny has told 3500 workers they could be laid off. it is a story that could be repeated all over america....
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drone strike since president obama laid out new guidelines for such attacks, this one killing a top leader of the pakistani taliban. >> ifill: a new survey finds mothers with children at home are now the top breadwinners in four out of ten american families. we look at what's driving the trend. >> woodruff: miles o'brien has the story oa
drone strike since president obama laid out new guidelines for such attacks, this one killing a top leader of the pakistani taliban. >> ifill: a new survey finds mothers with children at home are now the top breadwinners in four out of ten american families. we look at what's driving the trend. >> woodruff: miles o'brien has the story oa
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bbc news, cairo. >> president obama joined the mounting on the nation of the violence in egypt and announced the u.s. is canceling joint military exercises. there are no signs united states is prepared to cancel its substantial military aid. looks at thedent foreign-policy dilemma facing mr. obama. >> on the streets of cairo, a lies ing democracy ruins. an american policy appears in disarray. even after the killing of civilians, washington refuses to condemned the generals for the recent power grab barack obama interrupted his holiday to do announce the violence. cannot determine the future of egypt. that is for the up -- egyptian people. we do not take sides with any particular party or political figure. to blame is tempting the united states or the west or some other actor, for what has gone wrong. he has canceled a planned military exercise with egypt. 1.3 billion dollars in american military aid is in the pipeline but will be reviewed. despite everything, egypt is a key for u.s. goals in the middle east. support is crucial to maintaining the peace treaty with israel. washington supports
bbc news, cairo. >> president obama joined the mounting on the nation of the violence in egypt and announced the u.s. is canceling joint military exercises. there are no signs united states is prepared to cancel its substantial military aid. looks at thedent foreign-policy dilemma facing mr. obama. >> on the streets of cairo, a lies ing democracy ruins. an american policy appears in disarray. even after the killing of civilians, washington refuses to condemned the generals for the...
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>> and now, "bbc world news america." president obama cancels a moscow summit with president putin. this after russia grantor -- granted edwards snowden asylum, sending at chill through relations. throughoutg flights the region. it cost billions and has the backing of key countries. inside a project which could power the future. pairs of atoms and infusing them together. this will release more energy. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. today relations between the u.s. and russia and another snack when president obama canceled a planned meeting with president putin in russia next month. this comes just days after russia decided to grant asylum to the former intelligence analyst, edwards noted. -- edward snowden. two towering figures on the world stage. relations between russia and washington have never been more, has hadpresident obama a major diplomatic snub aimed at president putin. edward snowden is at the center of the latest round. the former contractor fled america after leaking government secrets. the u.s. is unhappy after russia gr
>> and now, "bbc world news america." president obama cancels a moscow summit with president putin. this after russia grantor -- granted edwards snowden asylum, sending at chill through relations. throughoutg flights the region. it cost billions and has the backing of key countries. inside a project which could power the future. pairs of atoms and infusing them together. this will release more energy. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the...
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he met with the president in the oval office days after president obama had a phone call with the new iranian president. than 130 injured, other killed in a car bombing, most of areas ofeting shia baghdad. insurgents have carried out a series of sectarian attacks, the worst in six years. france has announced its two predecessors will be declared saints in april next year. the unprecedented decision to canonize the two at the same time seems to be an effort to unify catholics around the world and to bring pilgrims to rome. you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on the program, they have fled mali, and now they are struggling to live in the camps they had hoped would reject them. schools and colleges in northeast nigeria are under threat, considered a legitimate target by suspected members of a radical islamic group. just this weekend, 50 students at one college were killed during their sleep. a nigerian authorities have admitted that there was no extra security at that college, in spite of previous attacks there. northern of three states that have been under a state o
he met with the president in the oval office days after president obama had a phone call with the new iranian president. than 130 injured, other killed in a car bombing, most of areas ofeting shia baghdad. insurgents have carried out a series of sectarian attacks, the worst in six years. france has announced its two predecessors will be declared saints in april next year. the unprecedented decision to canonize the two at the same time seems to be an effort to unify catholics around the world...
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>> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama makes the case for drone strikes in a broad national security address. has takenstates lethal targeted action against al qaeda al qaeda and its associated forces. including with remotely piloted aircraft commonly referred to as drones. >> in london, the soldier that was killed in yesterday's brutal attack is named emma but there are more questions about the two that carried out this assault. it all,ce that says after the tornado that struck oklahoma, these two neighbors found each other again the need to the rubble. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. president obama gave a spirited defense of his administration's counterterrorism policy. he defended the use of drone strikes and said once again that it is time to close guantÁnamo bay. our north america editor followed it all. here's his report. >> the president who scorned the idea of a war on terror has dramatically increased the use of drones. the president, who am us to
>> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama makes the case for drone strikes in a broad national security address. has takenstates lethal targeted action against al qaeda al qaeda and its associated forces. including with remotely piloted aircraft commonly referred to as drones. >> in london, the soldier that was killed in yesterday's brutal attack is named emma but there are more questions...
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and in new york today, president obama addressed the u.n. general assembly, reaching out to iran's new leader and demanding that the u.n. act against syria's current leader. >> if we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> woodruff: and ray suarez talks to the author of a book that sheds new light on the life of jesus of nazareth. >> to try to get to the man himself was if for no other reason just to know him better. >> ifill: those are just some of the stories we're covering on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station f
and in new york today, president obama addressed the u.n. general assembly, reaching out to iran's new leader and demanding that the u.n. act against syria's current leader. >> if we cannot agree even on this, then it will show that the united nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws. >> woodruff: and ray suarez talks to the author of a book that sheds new light on the life of jesus of nazareth. >> to try to get to the man himself was if for no...
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>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. president obama nominates chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. the men charged with raping a young indian woman on a bus arrived in court where proceedings dissolved into chaos. and hitting a high note in south africa. we meet an unlikely star whose voice takes them from -- hollywood. across >> a combat soldier still -- still carries a treadmill in his chest. he will be the first wounded soldier to ever serve as secretary of defense. not everyone is happy with his nomination. >> this is the man president obama wants to lead the largest military force the world has ever known. a former soldier who knows the cost of war. >> he knows war is not an abstraction. he knows the sending young americans to fight and believe in the dark and muddy is something we only do when absolutely necessary. >> he is to be a republican senator, but he is a provocative thick. -- pick. >> i will do my best for my country and those i represent at the pentagon and for all of my citizens. i will always give y
>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. president obama nominates chuck hagel to be secretary of defense. the men charged with raping a young indian woman on a bus arrived in court where proceedings dissolved into chaos. and hitting a high note in south africa. we meet an unlikely star whose voice takes them from -- hollywood. across >> a combat soldier still -- still carries a treadmill in his chest. he will...
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andrew harding, bbc news, johannesburg. hashe obama administration announced a major change to the way certain crimes are tosecuted in an attempt reduce the overflowing prison population. attorney general eric holder said that the way that minor offenses were sent to prison was broken and ineffective. a man died in hospital in hungary after suffering from medical problems. at one point, he talked the list of most wanted nazi war criminals. the israeli government has published the names of 26 palestinian visitors said to be released as part of a deal. the announcement comes after palestinian officials accused sabotage trying to negotiations by proving more than 1000 new settlement homes. a primary school has been turned into a temporary shelter after a 6.1 earthquake in tibet. no casualties were reported. u.s., he was ae feared boston mob boss in the 1970's and in 1980's who became one of the most wanted fugitives in the united states. now a jury has found james ganglandlger guilty of crimes including 11 killers. he now face
andrew harding, bbc news, johannesburg. hashe obama administration announced a major change to the way certain crimes are tosecuted in an attempt reduce the overflowing prison population. attorney general eric holder said that the way that minor offenses were sent to prison was broken and ineffective. a man died in hospital in hungary after suffering from medical problems. at one point, he talked the list of most wanted nazi war criminals. the israeli government has published the names of 26...
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. >> bbc world news america. >> of the u.s. urges the immediate release of the american sentence sentenced to 15 years hard labor by north korea. president obama flies to mexico to boost economic ties between these neighbors. but it is an unavoidable topic. finding solace on the slopes. will take a colorado were wounded veterans are learning to ski as part of their weekend. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. sentenced to 15 years hard labor, are arrested in november while visiting a town. between north korea and the west, williams and reports. >> tried and convicted according to north korea state media and sentenced to 15 years hard labor. >> this is where he was arrested, traveling as part of a tour group in a special economic zone on the border with china. much less is known about the prison camps run by the north korean state. human rights organizations say they are part of an extensive population ofhe 200,000 people of starvation, torture, and execution. not the first american
. >> bbc world news america. >> of the u.s. urges the immediate release of the american sentence sentenced to 15 years hard labor by north korea. president obama flies to mexico to boost economic ties between these neighbors. but it is an unavoidable topic. finding solace on the slopes. will take a colorado were wounded veterans are learning to ski as part of their weekend. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. sentenced to 15 years hard...
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robinson, bbc news, st. petersburg. >> as president obama tries to drum up support for the military action in syria, i spoke with the white house deputy national security advisor, who joined me from st. petersburg. today we have the european union, the chinese, the argentinians, the brazilians, even the pope saying that they are not endorsing america's idea of a military strike against syria. president obama is looking increasingly isolated, isn't he? to drawnk he will be up support for the notion that chemical weapon use is unacceptable. there is a strong prohibition on it and the laws of war. number two, we can expect to see strong political and diplomatic statements of support from some of our european and asian allies , as well as saudi arabia. we believe there will be political support for the president's determination to take military action against the assad regime for their use of chemical weapons and we believe there will be some participation from allies, but this is not an open-ended military oper
robinson, bbc news, st. petersburg. >> as president obama tries to drum up support for the military action in syria, i spoke with the white house deputy national security advisor, who joined me from st. petersburg. today we have the european union, the chinese, the argentinians, the brazilians, even the pope saying that they are not endorsing america's idea of a military strike against syria. president obama is looking increasingly isolated, isn't he? to drawnk he will be up support for...
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barack obama is likely to find a new israeli government less concerned about peace talks but very preoccupied about the unstable state of the wider region. what mr. obama will hear from his israeli counterparts is israel is very jittery. they are preparing for a fallout as syria disintegrates and hezbollah rearms. >> we are getting ready to shoot back and to be much more aggressive or much more decisive in this war in order to make this war and as quick as possible. mereve years ago as a presidential candidate, barack obama net and family rebuilding their home after a rocket attack from gaza. whatever impact he made then has long worn off. >> he says he is like any other color vision but acknowledges he has been a very good friend to israel. and a difficult trip. you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come, pope francis celebrates his first public mass as leader of the catholic church, showing signs of changes to come already. just six months after being shot in the head by the taliban today, a girl returns to school. targeted for campaigning to get girls the same rights and was
barack obama is likely to find a new israeli government less concerned about peace talks but very preoccupied about the unstable state of the wider region. what mr. obama will hear from his israeli counterparts is israel is very jittery. they are preparing for a fallout as syria disintegrates and hezbollah rearms. >> we are getting ready to shoot back and to be much more aggressive or much more decisive in this war in order to make this war and as quick as possible. mereve years ago as a...
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. >> is there any conspirey about his trial being held in new york? >> the obama administration has said that the administration collectively think that a federal court is the place to do it. i think in part because they believe they can get a conviction. there are videos of sulaiman abu ghaith. of course, he's pleaded not guilty. >> that trial is due to start in? >> the next hearing is in april. it's expected to last about three weeks. >> you're watching "bbc world news" america." still to come, measuring the ice in antarctica. it's taken scientists half a century to survey the area. what does it tell us about the future? today in cities around the world, events are being held to commen rate international women's day. in delhi hundreds of women used the opportunity to highlight the issue of sexual violence. the protest comes in the wake of the fatal rape last december of a student on a bus in delhi. that brought the issue to the forefront. our bbc reporter was on the scene of the rally. >> women have come out in protest on the streets of delhi on int
. >> is there any conspirey about his trial being held in new york? >> the obama administration has said that the administration collectively think that a federal court is the place to do it. i think in part because they believe they can get a conviction. there are videos of sulaiman abu ghaith. of course, he's pleaded not guilty. >> that trial is due to start in? >> the next hearing is in april. it's expected to last about three weeks. >> you're watching "bbc...
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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says the alleged chemical attack in syria is a big event of grave concern but the british take it a step further. course we do believe that this is a chemical attack by the assad regime on a large scale. >> 40 people are killed and hundreds wounded after two car explosions ripped through the lebanese city of tripoli. one photographer shows us the many ways in which martin luther king is portrayed across the u.s.. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and all and around the globe. a big event of grave concern, that is how president obama has described the alleged chemical attack outside of damascus earlier this week. the british foreign secretary has said in no uncertain terms that his government leaves that syrian regime attacked its own people. even russia has joined calls for leading you when inspectors investigate. letting you when .nvestigators in >> treating the injured from the alleged chemical attack in the damascus suburbs. adults and children,
>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says the alleged chemical attack in syria is a big event of grave concern but the british take it a step further. course we do believe that this is a chemical attack by the assad regime on a large scale. >> 40 people are killed and hundreds wounded after two car explosions ripped through the lebanese city of tripoli. one photographer shows us the...
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other news today. in turkey, too big trade unions two biging -- trade unions are staging a strike to protest the methods police used to clear a demonstration. there was more trouble between demonstrators and police last night. james reynolds is in istanbul for us. is it quieter there now, james? is the strike unfolding? >> yes and soon is the answer to that. the morning in this conflict tends to be quiet. over the last two weeks, usually nothing happened in the morning while the demonstrators and police recover and catch their breath. we will only know the status of the unrest later on in the day, when two things will happen. number one, trade unions will carry out a march from two different areas of istanbul. they say their aim is to march it isim square, but unlikely the police will let them arrived there. later in the day and at night we will find out just what kind of protest residents of istanbul -- last night was some of the most rheumatic yet. >> how ruffle does the government by all this? >> no
other news today. in turkey, too big trade unions two biging -- trade unions are staging a strike to protest the methods police used to clear a demonstration. there was more trouble between demonstrators and police last night. james reynolds is in istanbul for us. is it quieter there now, james? is the strike unfolding? >> yes and soon is the answer to that. the morning in this conflict tends to be quiet. over the last two weeks, usually nothing happened in the morning while the...
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>> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to bbc world news america from washington. president obama's red line has been crossed. the syrian government has used chemical weapons against their opposition. a criminal investigation is launched against edward snowden for revealing the secret surveillance program, and says damage has been done. >> this is a case of national security. >> we introduced you to the housewives of nasa, whose spouses blasted off into space. >> welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. obama administration has revealed that the bashar al- has usedinistration chemical weapons. the thread line -- the red line set by president obama has been crossed. the white house held this conference call with reporters. >> this is still going on as they talk in the white house. there is evidence that they're confident about, a number of nerve agents have been used on a small scale against the opposition multiple times in the last year, resulting in 150 deaths, and it could be more. they say that this is indeed the red line that
>> and now "bbc world news." >> welcome to bbc world news america from washington. president obama's red line has been crossed. the syrian government has used chemical weapons against their opposition. a criminal investigation is launched against edward snowden for revealing the secret surveillance program, and says damage has been done. >> this is a case of national security. >> we introduced you to the housewives of nasa, whose spouses blasted off into space....